lay at feet

lay (something) at (one's) feet

To make or hold someone responsible for something. With every other department losing money each year, the managers have laid the company's success at our team's feet. Because I'm their elected official, voters are quick to lay any economic woes at my feet.
See also: feet, lay
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

lay something at someone's feet

 and put something at someone's feet 
1. Lit. to place something on the ground in front of someone. The cat came up to me and laid a mouse at my feet. The dog put a rabbit at my feet.
2. Fig. to hold someone responsible for something. I am going to lay this matter at your feet. You are clearly to blame. I will put this matter at your feet. It is your fault.
See also: feet, lay
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • lay (something) at (one's) feet
  • lay (something) at the feet of (someone)
  • lay alongside
  • lay (someone or something) alongside (someone or something)
  • lay by
  • lay (something) by
  • lay (something) under (someone or something)
  • lay into
  • lay into (someone or something)
  • before (someone or something)